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BATEMAN, Lynley Ann:
Taken from us far too early on May 3, 2020; aged 66 years. Messages to the Bateman family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Save the Children either at the service or online at bit.ly/batemanla0305 At Lynley’s request bright coloured attire would be appreciated. A Memorial Service to celebrate Lynley’s life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, on Friday, June 19, at 11.00am.

BUTLER, Stephen Colin:
Passed away in Brisbane, on Thursday, June 11, 2020, after a short illness. Aged 59 years. Dearly loved and loving husband of Rebekka. Much loved son of Karol and the late Colin Butler (Opunake), and son-in-law of Nik and Erika Leutenegger (both dec). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Tania and Dave McGillen (Temuka) and Shane (Opunake). Loved brother-in-law of Omni (Auckland) and Sybille (dec) (Switzerland). Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in Australia. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Cancer Research would be appreciated. Rest in peace Steve.
Messages to: 30 Armstrong Street, Clontarf, QLD 4019, Australia.

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CAMPBELL, Robin McKenzie:
(Ngãi Tahu/Waitaha) On June 15, 2020. Aged 84 years. Dearly beloved husband of Joy for 61 years. Beloved father of Tina Nixon and David Hayes, and Tracey Campbell. Much loved ‘Robbie’ of Matthew Nixon and David Galland. Special friend of Amber. Loved Great Robbie of Elijah and Theodore. Loved brother of Anna, and a loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Kidney Kids via www.kidneykids.org.nz In accordance with Robin’s ‘strict instructions’ a private cremation will be held, however his family and friends will celebrate his life at a later date. Messages to the Campbell family, C/- P.O. Box 185, Carterton 5743.

CHECKETTS, Frank Alexander:
Of Auckland. It is with deep sadness we advise that Frank passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2020. Dearly loved son of the late Alan and Jean Checketts, loved brother and brother-in-law of Raymond and Maree Checketts (Cromwell), and Jeanette and John Jenkins (Mataura), and loved uncle of Lia, Kelly, and Kris Checketts, and families. Messages to 1 Aurum Court, Cromwell 9310, or 38 Burns Street, Mataura 9712.
R.I.P.

CUNNINGHAM Ross Alan:
Unable to bounce back anymore Dad passed away on Wednesday 15th April 2020 at 60 years of age. The dearly loved husband of the late Donna. The best dad to Lyn, Trudy and Alice and father in law of Hamish, Daniel and Tim. Grumps to Sophie, Indi, Ollie, Connor and Lucy. Sincerest thanks to Julie and her team at Peacehaven (Iona Wing). Your support and care is truly appreciated and has been incomparable.
A Private Cremation has been held. A Memorial Service for Dad will be held on Friday 19^th June at 10.30am, J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. This will be followed by an interment of Mum and Dad’s ashes at the Southland Crematorium. Message to 427 Racecourse Road Invercargill or to Ross’ tribute page

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NUTSFORD, Gwenleen Helen (Gwen) (nee Reynolds):
Of Otaki, formerly of Timaru. Peacefully on June 11, 2020 at Wellington Hospital, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Anthony and Leanne, Robert (dec), Carolyn (dec), Heather, Murray and Chisato. Loving Nana of Ben, Spencer, Laurie-Ann and Pieter, Robert, Bianca, Rebecca, Connor, Hayden, and Sakura. Great-Grand Nana of Riley, Zion, Cruz, Ruby, and Lucy. Great-Great-Grand Nana of Brooke and Edie. Loved youngest sister to Mary, Doreen, Helen and Gordon.
“Gone to be with her Jesus”
A celebration of Gwen’s life will be held at The Hub, 157 Tasman Road, Otaki, on Friday, June 19 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at Horowhenua Crematorium.

Funeral Notices – Wednesday 17th June

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